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MW52 HSK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non standard seats and suspension fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 95,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 92,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 131,246 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 125,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 117,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2007 108,263 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 108,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,111 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,638 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 73,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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MW52 HSK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 HSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW52 HSK registered?

MW52 HSK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is MW52 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 HSK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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